Category Archives: Current Issues

Days pass by, from one year to another, bringing the glad tidings of the coming of the blessed month of Ramadhaan and announcing various forms of blessings: ease in performing acts of righteousness, and abdundance in mercy, forgiveness, and finally, … Continue reading

The people who make the most of Ramadhaan are those who are best prepared for it. Some of the means of preparing for Ramadhaan include becoming accustomed to fasting in Sha’baan, engaging in reading the Quran and the remembrance of … Continue reading

“As people have certainly been influenced by me, I want to try and correct the enormous damage I may have done.” (Anthony Flew) The newspapers these days are echoing with these regret-filled words by Anthony Flew, in his time a well-known … Continue reading

Dr. Abdulelah Know the truth of Islam which brings you happiness by knowing the following: 1.    Allah is the sole creator, provider of sustenance and sole planner who has no partners and helpers. 2.    Islam calls to the worship of … Continue reading

The Social Aspect of Women in Islam A)        As a Daughter: (1)  The Quran ended the cruel practice of female infanticide, which was before Islam.  God has said: “And when the girl (who was) buried alive is asked, for what … Continue reading

Introduction The issue of gender equity is important, relevant, and current.  Debates and writings on the subject are increasing and are diverse in their perspectives.  The Islamic perspective on the issue is the least understood and most misrepresented by non-Muslims … Continue reading

For centuries, Muslim women in all corners of the world have been aware of the liberation that is achieved by adhering to the concept of hijab.  Current world events have once again brought the issue of women’s liberation in Islam to … Continue reading